Boeing production problem spills over into summer travel
Boeing's latest setback with production issues means airlines will have fewer planes than they expected to handle big crowds of travelers this summer.
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Boeing's latest setback with production issues means airlines will have fewer planes than they expected to handle big crowds of travelers this summer.
CEO David Calhoun reports that inspections and repairs of fuselage parts will slow the delivery of 737 Max jets in time for the peak summer travel season.
CEO David Calhoun said Tuesday that inspections and repairs related to unapproved fuselage parts will prevent the company from delivering dozens of 737 Max jetliners.
The situation is reminiscent of last year, when production flaws stopped Boeing from delivering bigger 787 planes, and airlines dropped some flights and routes.
Airlines will have fewer planes than they expected to handle big crowds of travelers this summer.